On Sunday December 6, surrounded by his family Arthur Joseph Lucas, Sr., 96, went to be with his Lord and Savior. The oldest child of Manuel & Anna Lucas, he was born at home in San Jose, CA on October 9, 1913. A resident of Manteca since 1932, he worked at Manteca Canning Co. for 44 years before they closed their doors in the mid 1960's. He then went on to work 10 more years in the Stockton cannery before retiring at the age of 72. Arthur was a hardworking and dedicated man. His priority in life was to provide ...

On Sunday December 6, surrounded by his family Arthur Joseph Lucas, Sr., 96, went to be with his Lord and Savior. The oldest child of Manuel & Anna Lucas, he was born at home in San Jose, CA on October 9, 1913. A resident of Manteca since 1932, he worked at Manteca Canning Co. for 44 years before they closed their doors in the mid 1960's. He then went on to work 10 more years in the Stockton cannery before retiring at the age of 72. Arthur was a hardworking and dedicated man. His priority in life was to provide ...

James L. Vannest was born in Palmer, Texas. Since his father worked for the railroad, he spent his childhood growing up throughout the Midwest. He was a 50-year Mason, belonged to the Community Christian Church in Manteca, and is a lifetime Kansas University Alumni. James lived and traveled throughout the United States. He enjoyed traveling to spend time with family and friends.

On Sunday December 6, surrounded by his family Arthur Joseph Lucas, Sr., 96, went to be with his Lord and Savior. The oldest child of Manuel & Anna Lucas, he was born at home in San Jose, CA on October 9, 1913. A resident of Manteca since 1932, he worked at Manteca Canning Co. for 44 years before they closed their doors in the mid 1960's. He then went on to work 10 more years in the Stockton cannery before retiring at the age of 72. Arthur was a hardworking and dedicated man. His priority in life was to provide ...

Hilberto "Gilbert" Sanchez, 84, entered into rest on December 7, in Manteca. He was born on April 25, 1925 in Sonora, Texas. Before moving to Manteca 11 years ago he and his wife resided in San Jose California. Gilbert joins his son in heaven, Hilberto "Gil" Sanchez.

David William Allen, 65, returned to his Heavenly Father on December 3, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born in Moore, Utah, the fifth child of Orvel Stanley and Sarah Lucille Keith Allen, on February 9, 1944.

Hilberto "Gilbert" Sanchez, 84, entered into rest on December 7, in Manteca. He was born on April 25, 1925 in Sonora, Texas. Before moving to Manteca 11 years ago he and his wife resided in San Jose California. Gilbert joins his son in heaven, Hilberto "Gil" Sanchez.

Jeffrey Michael Van Slyke, 37, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 7. The son of Richard Van Slyke and Diana Franscella, he was born February 28, 1972 in Tracy, CA, and spent his childhood years in Escalon. Not long after graduating from Escalon High in 1990 he moved to Sacramento to further his education and attend Sac State, earning his bachelors' degree in the late 1990's. He then went to work for the Franchise Tax Board as an Administrator 1 Manager for over 10 years.

Shirley Doris Boesch, 81, our beloved wife and mother, entered into her final resting place on December 5, in French Camp. Shirley was born October 1, 1928 to George and Violet Kosatka in Berwyn, Illinois, and was their only child. At the age of 19, she lost both parents. She was raised by Victoria and Charles Swanson in Rock Island, Illinois. She met the love of her life on a blind date, Frank Boesch of Davenport, Iowa. They were married on November 19, 1949, and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Virginia Winslow, 98, entered into rest on Nov. 29, 2009 in Manteca, California. She was born April 4, 1911 in Stockton, California to the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar and Stella Larson. Virginia was a resident of Manteca for 57 years.

Virginia Winslow, 98, entered into rest on Nov. 29, 2009 in Manteca, California. She was born April 4, 1911 in Stockton California to the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar and Stella Larson. She joins her parents in heaven as well as her husband Harold Winslow.

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Elisabeth Wilson, 96 entered into eternal rest on January 4, 2015 surrounded by her adoring family. She was born in Munich Germany on December 9, 1918. In heaven she joins her loving husband Howard Richard Wilson.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in Manteca, CA at the age of 86.

David Pruneda passed away during the early morning of January 1st, with family surrounding him. David was the beloved son of Richard and Josie Pruneda; dear brother, to Richard Pruneda Jr. and Raymond Pruneda; cherished uncle to Jessenia Pruneda and Ellena Pruneda.

Born and raised in Turlock CA, volunteered at 17 to serve in US Armed Forces in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He acquired his Master Degree at UOP and went on to work at San Quentin State Prison Stanislaus Sheriff Department, later he was a Director of Facilities in the hospital industry in

Michael Timothy Thornton, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 at his residence in Manteca. Michael was born on November 26, 1942 in Turlock. He was a resident of Manteca for over 50 years.